A passerby captured a striking photograph of the Freedom Tower appearing next to the Frank Gehry’s Beekman Tower in New York City. The two buildings bear a striking resemblance to the Twin Towers that used to rise above Manhattan.

The 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 is rapidly approaching. Here’s a detailed look at the buildings that will occupy the new World Trade Center site, which will include the National 9/11 Memorial Plaza and Museum and 1 WTC, soon to be the tallest building in the United States. Click to enlarge .
(via history.com)
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In his first trip to New York following the death of Osama bin Laden, here are photos of President Obama laying a wreath and observing a moment of silence at Ground Zero. Beautiful and heart-wrenching. A small semblance of closure.
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In his first trip to New York following the death of Osama bin Laden, here are photos of President Obama meeting with the first responders of September 11th. He’s seen here with firefighters at Engine 54, Ladder 4, Battalion 9 and with police officers at the First Precinct. And that’s indeed Rudy Giuliani with him. It’s nice to see everyone putting politics aside, at least for a few days.
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